Ortofon Concorde MKII Turntable Cartridge: User Guide and Specifications

Product Overview

The Ortofon Concorde MKII is a series of high-quality phono cartridges designed for turntables, particularly favored in DJ and audiophile applications. This document provides essential information regarding its installation, model variations, and important safety guidelines.

The Ortofon logo is prominently displayed, signifying the manufacturer.

The primary product shown is the Ortofon Concorde MKII cartridge.

Installation Guide

The cartridge is designed for straightforward installation onto a turntable tonearm. The process involves two main steps:

Step 1: Alignment

The Ortofon Concorde MKII cartridge is aligned with the tonearm headshell connector. An arrow indicates the direction of insertion.

Step 2: Securing the Cartridge

The threaded collar on the tonearm connector is shown with an arrow indicating it should be rotated to secure the cartridge firmly in place.

[Illustration Description: A diagram shows the Ortofon Concorde MKII cartridge being attached to a tonearm headshell. The first part of the illustration shows the cartridge approaching the tonearm connector, with an arrow indicating movement. The second part shows a detail of the tonearm connector's threaded collar, with an arrow indicating rotation for tightening.]

Concorde MKII Model Variations and Tracking Force

The Ortofon Concorde MKII series is available in several specialized models, each optimized for different applications and requiring specific tracking forces. The recommended tracking force for each model is as follows:

Model	Recommended Tracking Force
MIX	3 g
DJ	4 g
SCRATCH	4 g
DIGITAL	4 g
CLUB	3 g
ELITE	3 g

[Illustration Description: A table lists the different Ortofon Concorde MKII models: MIX, DJ, SCRATCH, DIGITAL, CLUB, and ELITE, along with their recommended tracking forces in grams (g).]

Support Information

For additional support, troubleshooting, or detailed product information, please visit the Ortofon support website. A QR code is provided for quick access.

[Illustration Description: A question mark symbol followed by a rightward arrow points to a QR code. Below the QR code, the URL "www.ortofon.com/support" is displayed. Scanning the QR code or visiting this URL will direct users to Ortofon's support portal.]

You can also visit: https://www.ortofon.com/support

Safety Warnings

Please observe the following safety precautions:

? Age Restriction: Not suitable for children aged 0-5 years. This is indicated by a prohibition symbol over a graphic of a sad face with "0-5" text.
? Choking Hazard/Ingestion Warning: Do not ingest. This is indicated by a prohibition symbol over a silhouette of a head with an arrow pointing into the mouth.

Contact Information

Ortofon A/S

Stavangervej 9 | 4900 Nakskov | Denmark

Website: https://www.ortofon.com

Support Email: support@ortofon.dk

Document Identifier: 5-800150-12 Web 02

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